Christopher Stetson Boal

Christopher Stetson Boal, better known as Chris Boal, is an American playwright and screenwriter. Before he became a screenwriter, Boal worked as a playwright. He is the half-brother of screenwriter Mark Boal.

Christopher Stetson Boal
Born
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPlaywright, screenwriter
RelativesMark Boal (half-brother)

In 2006, Boal wrote Crazy for the Dog, a comedic melodrama aimed a dissecting contemporary family dynamics. The production played at Bouwerie Lane Theater.[1] In 2009, Boal wrote 23 Knives, a Julius Caesar murder explanation shown in repertory at the Clurman Theater.[2] In 2010, Boal wrote Order, directed by Tony Award nominated Austin Pendleton, which was shown at the Kirk Theater at Theatre Row (New York City).[3] Boal wrote Pimm's Mission, playing July - August 2015 at 59E59 Theaters .[4][5] All four productions starred longtime friend and collaborator, Ryan Tramont.

Boal is also the creator of The Continuing Adventures of Dick Danger, as well as Bad Guys Don't Know Dick - the Musical, and the award-winning short film Walking Charlie. A Hope for this World won an audience award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[6]

Boal is currently writing a reboot of Zorro for Sony Pictures.[7]

References
  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/10/theater/reviews/10craz.html?_r=0
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/theater/reviews/24kniv.html
  3. "Oberon Theatre Ensemble". oberontheatre.org. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  4. http://www.59e59.org/moreinfo.php?showid=216
  5. Gold, Daniel (7 August 2015). "Review: In 'Pimm's Mission,' Seeking Clues to a Deadly Blast". New York Times. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  6. http://findingvirginia.com/boal.php
  7. Mike Fleming Jr. "Chris Boal To Write Screenplay For Sony's 'Zorro' Reboot - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
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